MD.45

MD.45 was an American heavy metal/punk rock[1] band, formed as a side project by Megadeth guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine and Fear vocalist Lee Ving. Bassist Kelly LeMieux (of Fear) and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T, on a break from Alice Cooper, later to join Megadeth) rounded out the band's lineup.

MD.45
Genres
Years active1996
LabelsSlab, Capitol
Associated actsMegadeth, Fear, Suicidal Tendencies, Electric Love Hogs, Metallica
Past membersLee Ving
Dave Mustaine
Kelly LeMieux
Jimmy DeGrasso

History

The band's name was derived from Mustaine's initials backwards (MD), combined with 45 which is derived from converting Ving's backwards initials (VL) to their numerical value in Roman numerals which is 45.[2]

The band released only one album, 1996's The Craving. In 2004, while remixing the Megadeth catalog, it was discovered that Ving's vocal and harmonica master tracks were lost.[3] To complete the new mix, Mustaine chose to re-record the vocals himself and simulate the harmonica parts on guitar. The remastered version was subsequently released by Capitol Records.[2]

Lineup
Other
  • Michael Kaye – guitar/backline technician
  • Billy Moss – studio engineer/vintage recorders

Discography
Date of release Title Label Chart positions US sales
July 23, 1996 The Craving Slab Records 53,000
July 24, 2004 The Craving (remastered) Capitol Records

References
  1. "90s Metal Weirdness: MD.45 – The Craving". Angry Metal Guy. April 29, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  2. Megadeth: Scorpion, Megadeth.com, March 3, 2008.
  3. MD.45 – The Craving, retrieved February 28, 2022
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